Summer Internship- Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️
We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.
If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognized for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “Summer Internship- Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)”. This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville (TN)
Contract: 12 week internship, Full Time
Reporting to: Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle
Your role in the mission:
Type One Energy are looking for a Fusion Engineer (Summer Internship).
The intern will assist in developing curated internal knowledge repository on the following topics of interest: radiation effects on materials, radiation from burning plasmas, non-ionizing radiation. You will work closely with our Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle on our stellarator fusion technologies.
- Assist in parametric neutronics evaluations and/or development of complex stellarator geometry tools.
- The Intern will be exposed to modern computational radiation transport tools and learn how to critically read, evaluate, and utilize scientific literature.
- Strong preference for candidates currently enrolled in a nuclear physics/nuclear engineering bachelor’s program and general experience with coding (python).
Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.
About Us:
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system.
Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to clean energy. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Department
- Science
- Locations
- Knoxville, TN
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
For more information, visit https://www.typeoneenergy.com/.
Summer Internship- Fusion Engineer (Neutronics)
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